firing pin for broomhandle
I need a new firing pin for my Mauser Broomhandle. I have foind sources on-line but I need to know if they are model specific & how do I determine exactly what model I have? It looks like a C-96 but so do most other models. I have never learned how to post pictures.
The only markings are Mauser on the left side & Waffenfabrik Mauser
Oberndorf a Necar on the other. Serial # is 8363##. The barrel was replaced so no original markings there.
The only markings are Mauser on the left side & Waffenfabrik Mauser
Oberndorf a Necar on the other. Serial # is 8363##. The barrel was replaced so no original markings there.
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Start by taking yours out and looking at the pictures of the replacements.
I have made replacement firing pins for stuff by first printing the picture to scale.
I wanted one really bad as a kid, then I got to fool with one, now not so much.
http://askmisterscience.com/1896mauserbackup/index.html0 -
Serial number #8363xx, would be a "1930 commercial model". Made during the early 30's. Most wound up in China, where they were very popular with the various factions/warlords trying to seize powderpower. 0 -
That's what I suspected. Mine has a Chinese mark on it. If it is a 1930 model is it legal to have a shoulder stock with it or do only the C-96 models qualify? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by gruntled
That's what I suspected. Mine has a Chinese mark on it. If it is a 1930 model is it legal to have a shoulder stock with it or do only the C-96 models qualify?
I believe it has to be a bone stock original BH to be legal, as far as the feds are concerned. Being that you have a rebarreled 9mm? Chinese, not likely?
Better to ask one of the FFL pros, like Mark Christian. He would have access to the skinny. Being a 03 FFL.0 -
This is an excellent source for C96 information:
http://www.northwest-denture.com/mauser1896/0 -
I've had dozens of Mausers and all 96, 30, Bolo, have the stock cut. Only a few did not.
You're safe with a stock on it
The Chinese bought thousands of Mausers and stocks and even eventually started making their own.0 -
In replacing that 96 firing pin it is essential you have the correct firing pin rebound spring. It's a heavy spring.
If it's too light you will get a slam fire which may break the retaining wedge and the bolt may leave the pistol and knock your eye out.0 -
I should think that a slam fire might cause it to go full automatic.
I did have a failure of the bolt stop some time ago. It shattered & the pieces just caused a nasty jamb. I replaced it with a stainless steel one. The replacement barrel is 7.63X25.
They got it in the wrong pile when they did it. It was supposed to be left in the white & I was going to cold blue it. Instead they polished the entire pistol, remarked it, replaced the grips & springs & hot blued it.
We had a real good shouting match when they tried to charge me for all that. I stuck to the original order I had a copy of & finally got my gun back for that. The pistol looks nice but I don't think it adds all that much value. That was quite a few years ago.
I have ordered a replacement firing pin & it comes with the spring.
Now I just have to wait & see if it fits.0 -
I got the new firing pin today. The spring was just a tad oversize & I had a hassle getting it together. I should have worked on it & made a little smaller on the outside diameter. It seems okay now but I suspect I would have a bit of a hard time getting the bolt out.
If I push the hammer forward the pin protrudes from the bolt face & it slides back when I release the pressure so It should work.[:)]0
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